The Safe Environment Program (SEP) is mandated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Diocese of St. Petersburg,  and certain Florida statues to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults from abuse, especially sexual abuse.

The Diocese of St. Petersburg SEP programs are meant to enable children and vulnerable adults to feel secure and protected in their surroundings.  We want our children and youth to feel free to receive a Catholic education and to experience healthy relationships.  We want to foster a safe environment and to provide a healthy and loving relationship in the image of God for our vulnerable adults who may be sick and or shut-in,  and for our elderly who may be suffering from the infirmities of aging.

Accountability

How to File an Abuse Complaint

Como Presentar una Queja de Abuso

Safe Environment Program Training

Fingerprint-Based Background Screening

Safe Environment Communications

Policies & Documents

Policies

Policies, Forms & Guidelines

Chaperone Verification Form – DOSP Last modified June 3, 2021 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Last modified May 17, 2021 Code of Conduct for Adults Working with Youth Last modified October 1, 2021 Code of Conduct for Adults Working with Youth Spanish Last modified October 1, 2021 Code of Conduct for Children Last modified September 29, 2023 Code of Conduct for Children Spanish Last modified September 29, 2023 Guidelines for Field Trips – Retreats – Overnight Trips and Missions Last modified September 29, 2023 Guidelines for Student Volunteerism Last modified February 19, 2021 Minimum Standards of Moral Conduct Last modified September 29, 2023 Parental Permission for Student Volunteers Form Last modified September 29, 2023 Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Last modified October 1, 2021 Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Spanish Last modified October 1, 2021 Practical Standards of Professional Responsibility for Priests Last modified December 1, 2020 Province Policy and Procedural Guidelines Relating to Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Last modified December 3, 2012 Province Policy and Procedural Guidelines Relating to Screening of Church Personnel Last modified September 18, 2010 Province Policy on Safe Environment Educational Programs Last modified December 5, 2005 Review Board Policy Last modified January 12, 2021 Student Volunteer Request Form Last modified May 12, 2021 Vos Estis Lux Mundi Last modified May 8, 2023

Additional Information

Diocesan Review Board Members

Documents